Archive for September 2009

A Small World

Here are some more recent macro (close-up) photos:

Bumblebees

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This is a small Hornet that I have been unable to positively identify. I love the color!

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Jewelweed covered in jewels

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Scarlet & Blue Leafhopper. This little one is only about 1/4″ long.

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Extreme close-up of a Maple Seed

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Mason Wasp

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Small Wild Mint Blossom

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These final photos are not for the faint of heart :-) . These are large spiders - both are over 1″ (bodies - not counting legs).

Wolf Spider

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Yellow Garden Spider. She is in the orb weaver family and creates an amazingly complex and beautiful web. I think the color and pattern is very attractive.

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This is her from underneath. In the upper left part of her abdomen you can see her dull red spinneret from which she produces the silk for her web.

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